1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 185 kg more than 1985 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 (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 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 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | Giulia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
