1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 14 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Morgan 4 (160 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | Spider | 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |