1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1984 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 337 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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.
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1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1984 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |