1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 173 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Alfetta | Minor |
Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 52 L |