1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1964 Morris Minor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Minor weights approximately 273 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, 1964 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 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 | 1964 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alpine | Morris |
Model | A 106 | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 52 L |