1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 26 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 351 kg more than 1956 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | 037 Rallye | Minor |
Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |