1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1978 Fiat 133 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Minor weights approximately 100 kg more than 1978 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, 1958 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 133 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 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 |
