1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 140 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | Spider | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 166 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |