1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 132 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Morgan 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, 1993 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 132 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 132 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
