1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1997 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1997 Morgan Plus 4.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | 75 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
