1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Morgan 4 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | Coupe | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |