1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 23 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 Morgan 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (160 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | Giulia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
