1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Morgan 4 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Fiat 126. 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 126 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 126 | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |