1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1999 Fiat Seicento is newer by 45 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 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Minor weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
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, 1999 Fiat Seicento, 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, 1999 Fiat Seicento (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Seicento | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Seicento | Minor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2190 mm |
