1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1980 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1980 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:
1953 Fiat 1900 | 1980 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1900 | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |