1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 108 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 108 (49 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 275 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108.
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, 1957 Alpine A 108 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Alpine A 108 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 108 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alpine | Morris |
Model | A 108 | Minor |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 30 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2190 mm |