1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1956 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 600 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
