1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 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 72 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 850 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |
