1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1962 Alpine A 108 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 167 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108.
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, 1955 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alpine A 108 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alpine | Morris |
Model | A 108 | Minor |
Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 22 L |