1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Morgan 4 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1968 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, 1990 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 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 | 510 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 55 L |