1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Minor weights approximately 244 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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, 1952 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1952 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alpine | Morris |
Model | A 106 | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 774 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 |