1983 Lancia Beta vs. 1953 Morris Six
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Six weights approximately 176 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta.
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, 1983 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 1953 Morris Six | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Beta | Six |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
