1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan 4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan 4 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Morgan 4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1992 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 600 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 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 | 585 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
