1964 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1998 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Autobianchi Stellina would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. 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, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Autobianchi Stellina | 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Morgan |
| Model | Stellina | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
