1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1981 Fiat 126 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Minor (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 240 kg more than 1981 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, 1956 Morris Minor (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 126 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2190 mm |
