1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1977 Morgan 4
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 133 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 133 | 1977 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 133 | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |