1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1998 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | 2600 | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |