1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1997 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 20 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 340 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, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 126 | 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 126 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |
