1983 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1983 Fiat 126 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan 4 (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morgan 4 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1983 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, 1959 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 126 | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 126 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
