1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1959 Morris Cowley 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 570 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 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Cowley 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 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Alpine | Morris |
| Model | A 106 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 52 L |
