1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 270 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, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 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 | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 106 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 825 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 |