1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 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 195 kg more than 1993 Morgan 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, 1993 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1400 | 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |