1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 275 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1957 Morris Isis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | GTV | Isis |
Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |