1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1991 Morgan 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan 4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Morgan 4 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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, 1991 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 1991 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |