1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1971 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Fiat 127 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 127 (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Minor weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127.
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, 1977 Fiat 127 (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 127 | 1971 Morris Minor | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 127 | Minor |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1047 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |