1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1400 | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1400 | 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 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 | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
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 | 1165 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |