1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Because 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | 33 | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
