1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 2005 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
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, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 2300 | Plus 8 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
