1972 Morgan 4 vs. 1972 Fiat 130

To start off, both 1972 Morgan 4 and 1972 Fiat 130 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 78 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 912 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4. 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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4. 1972 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1972 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1972 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Morgan 4 1972 Fiat 130
Make Morgan Fiat
Model 4 130
Year Released 1972 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 3238 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 660 kg 1572 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2730 mm