1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Minor weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 1300 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |
