1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1967 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Alfa 6 | Minor |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |