1965 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Fiat Grand Break is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 445 kg more than 1961 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Grand Break | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Grand Break | Minor |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
