1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Fiat 133 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Minor weights approximately 110 kg more than 1977 Fiat 133. 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, 1965 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 133 | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 133 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 800 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 |
