1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1990 Morgan Plus 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1400 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |