1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 4 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 1600 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2540 mm |
