1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1965 Morris Minor

To start off, both 1965 Fiat Coupe and 1965 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 405 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Fiat Coupe 1965 Morris Minor
Make Fiat Morris
Model Coupe Minor
Year Released 1965 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2277 cc 1097 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 64.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 83.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 825 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 52 L