1971 Fiat 125 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Morgan 4 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125. 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, 2003 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 125 | 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |