1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Fiat 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 850 (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 64 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850.
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, 1956 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 850 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 850 | Minor |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |