1974 Fiat 133 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Morgan 4 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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, 2003 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 133 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
