1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | Giulia | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
