1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 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, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 131 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
