2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Morgan Roadster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (224 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Morgan Roadster 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 2005 Morgan Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | 156 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |