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 |