1963 Fiat 1300 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 135 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1300 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1300 | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |