1981 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 175 kg more than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | Spider | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |