1970 Morris Minor vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1970 Morris Minor. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Morris Minor | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Morris | Fiat |
| Model | Minor | 130 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
