1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1955 Morris Minor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1100 (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 10 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100.
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, 1953 Fiat 1100 (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 1100 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 22 L |
