1957 Abarth 600 vs. 2007 Morgan 44
To start off, 2007 Morgan 44 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan 44 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Morgan 44 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1957 Abarth 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, 2007 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 2007 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 600 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
