1997 Morgan 4 vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (92 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 296 kg more than 1997 Morgan 4.
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, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (161 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4. 1985 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1997 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1997 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Morgan 4 | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
| Model | 4 | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 92 HP |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |
