1955 Fiat 600 vs. 2006 Morgan Aero
To start off, 2006 Morgan Aero is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Morgan Aero weights approximately 535 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 2006 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 2006 Morgan Aero | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 600 | Aero |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |