1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 130 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
