1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Fiat 125 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 125 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1954 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 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 125 | Minor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2190 mm |