1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1972 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 320 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4. 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, 1972 Morgan 4 (135 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1972 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | Spider | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
