1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 946 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Minor weights approximately 280 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, 1961 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 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 | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 500 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 790 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |
