2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | Palio | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
