1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 2007 Morgan 44
To start off, 2007 Morgan 44 is newer by 46 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 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Morgan 44. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 Morgan 44. 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 2007 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 2300 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
