1978 Fiat 126 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1978 Fiat 126 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 639 kg more than 1978 Fiat 126. 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, 1950 Morris Six (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 126 | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 126 | Six |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
