1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1973 Morgan 4

To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1973 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1973 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1973 Morgan 4 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 1973 Morgan 4. 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, 1973 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.

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