1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 Morgan 4
To start off, 1971 Morgan 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morgan 4 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 1971 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1971 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 750 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
