1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Morgan 4 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1997 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 1300 | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |