1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1971 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 595 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |