1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4. 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 2300 | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 2300 | 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |