1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan Plus 4 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 112 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1996 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, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 126 | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 126 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |
