1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 18 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 128 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | Giulia | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |