1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 279 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Because 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 2012 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Morgan | Fiat |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | 500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2301 mm |