1973 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 218 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (152 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | Spider | 4 Plus 2100 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
