1990 Fiat 126 vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Morgan 4 weights approximately 235 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, 2002 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 126 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
