1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 1982 Morgan 4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1982 Morgan 4.
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:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |