1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 594 kg more than 2004 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2004 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2004 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 130 | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 130 | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |