1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 168 kg more than 1997 Morgan 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 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | Giulia | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |