1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan 4 (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morgan 4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1955 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |