1979 Fiat 131 vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4.
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, 2002 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 131 | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |