1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 329 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Morris Six (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1948 Morris Six | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulietta | Six |
Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 40 L |