1973 Fiat 128 vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1973 Fiat 128 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 128 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 128 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 128 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
