1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 130 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
