1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Morgan 4 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 595 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
