1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 1996 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 850 | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |