1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1985 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Morgan Plus 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1985 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | 1900 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |