1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1955 Fiat 1400 and 1955 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat 1400 (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1400 | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1400 | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 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 | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |