1990 Fiat 126 vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Morgan 4 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 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, 1982 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat 126 | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 126 | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
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 | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 825 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 |