1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 176 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1952 Morris Six | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | GTV | Six |
Year Released | 1974 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |