2008 Fiat Panda vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 58 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Panda weights approximately 70 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 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 1950 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Panda, 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, 2008 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 1950 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Panda | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
