1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 130 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
