1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1950 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 278 kg more than 1950 Morgan Plus 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | GTV | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
