1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat 131 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1993 Morgan 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, 1993 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 131 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 131 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
