1997 Innocenti Mille vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Innocenti Mille is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Innocenti Mille (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Innocenti Mille should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Innocenti Mille weights approximately 210 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Morgan 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 1958 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Innocenti Mille, 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, 1958 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Innocenti Mille | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Morgan |
| Model | Mille | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
