1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Minor (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 315 kg more than 1973 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, 1956 Morris Minor (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 500 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2190 mm |
