1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 8V weights approximately 168 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 8V | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 8V | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |