1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 250 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1950 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | GTV | Minor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
