1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1956 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 106 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 2087 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |