1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 180 kg more than 1966 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 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1966 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | GT | Minor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |