1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1997 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | Spider | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |