1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Morris Minor (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Minor weights approximately 310 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 500 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2190 mm |
