1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1984 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 25 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1984 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 106 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 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 Length | 3700 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |