1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1957 Morgan Plus 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | Giulia | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 166 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |