1973 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1995 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 60 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1995 Morgan Plus 4 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 | 1995 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | Spider | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 177 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |