1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Morgan 4 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1100 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1100 | 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |