1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1968 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morgan 4 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1988 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, 1968 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1968 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 126 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
