1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1957 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 124 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |