1988 Fiat Uno vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1988 Fiat Uno is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Uno (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Minor weights approximately 97 kg more than 1988 Fiat Uno.
Because 1954 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Fiat Uno (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat Uno | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | Uno | Minor |
Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 22 L |