1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1998 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1998 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | 1750 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |