1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Morgan 4 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1959 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, 2000 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1200 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1794 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 | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 81 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 | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |