1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1959 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 Morgan 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, both vehicles can yield 73 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 1100 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
