1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1994 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1994 Morgan Plus 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 2300 | 1994 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 2300 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |