1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Minor weights approximately 72 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Fiat 850 (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 850 | Minor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 22 L |