1990 Fiat 126 vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Morris Minor (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Minor weights approximately 145 kg more than 1990 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, 1950 Morris Minor (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat 126 | 1950 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 126 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2190 mm |
