1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2006 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Morgan Plus 8 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2006 Morgan Plus 8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | Junior | Plus 8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
