1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Morris Minor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Minor weights approximately 245 kg more 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, 1968 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Morris Minor 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 | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alpine | Morris |
| Model | A 106 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |
