1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 220 kg more than 1955 Morgan 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | Navajo | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
