1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 4 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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, 2005 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1200 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 1200 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
