1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1997 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1997 Morgan Plus 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, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1800 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |