1981 Fiat Strada vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1981 Fiat Strada and 1981 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Strada (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat Strada weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Strada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Fiat Strada (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Strada | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | Strada | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |