1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 600 and 1968 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor.
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 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 600 | 1968 Morris Minor | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 600 | Minor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |