1983 Fiat 131 vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Fiat 131 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 131 | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 131 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
