2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Seicento, 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, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | Seicento | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |
