1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 Morgan 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 (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | Giulia | 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |