1948 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 4 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 500 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
