1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (60 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Palio weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Palio | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | Palio | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |