1960 Abarth 2200 vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 2200 and 1960 Morgan Plus 4 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,160 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 2200 (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. 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.
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1960 Abarth 2200 | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 2200 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2160 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |