1968 Morgan 4 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1968 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 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, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morgan 4. (135 Nm). This means 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Morgan 4 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Morgan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 4 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |