1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1100 | 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |