1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 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, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1200 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |