1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1966 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulia | Minor |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |