1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 32 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 1989 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, 1989 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1100 | 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |