1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Morgan 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 130 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
