1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Beta weights approximately 235 kg more than 1961 Morris Minor. 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, 1980 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Beta | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Beta | Minor |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
