1966 Fiat Dino vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 428 kg more than 2003 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, 1966 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Dino | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | Dino | 4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
