1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1986 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1986 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 28 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 370 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1986 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 106 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |