1973 Fiat 124 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (104 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 124 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 124 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 124 | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |