1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1993 Morgan 4. 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 2200 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |