1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 1500 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
