2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Barchetta and 2004 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta, 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, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (162 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Barchetta | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | Barchetta | 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |