1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Abarth 595 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 27 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Minor weights approximately 304 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595.
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, 1952 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1952 Morris Minor | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 595 | Minor |
Year Released | 1966 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2190 mm |