1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 217 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Minor |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |