1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 400 kg more than 1988 Morgan 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | Berline | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |