1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Oxford (49 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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, 1955 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alpine | Morris |
| Model | A 106 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
