1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1992 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1956 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, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 600 | 1992 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 600 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |