1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Fiat 133 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 133 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Minor weights approximately 100 kg more than 1977 Fiat 133.
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 133 (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 133 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 133 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2190 mm |
