1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1963 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1963 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 124 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
