1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 240 kg more than 1980 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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 126 | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
