1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 is newer by 11 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1956 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, 1967 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 125 | Minor |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |