1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 390 kg more than 1948 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 Dino (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Dino | Minor |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
