1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1980 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Morgan 4 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700. 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, 1980 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1980 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1980 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 700 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
