1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 808 kg more than 1953 Morgan Plus 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 130 | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 130 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3237 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |