1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Morris Minor
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1970 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 75 | Minor |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |