1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 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 42 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Morgan 4 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 2001 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 850 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |