1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 274 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1948 Morris Six | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 1900 | Six |
Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 40 L |