2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1950 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 153 kg more than 1950 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1950 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 1950 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda, 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, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | Panda | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
