1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Morgan 4 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1990 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 1000 | 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |