1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1980 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Morgan 4 weights approximately 190 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, 1980 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1980 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 595 | 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 660 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 |