1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | Spider | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |