1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Morgan 4 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan 4 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 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Morgan |
| Model | A 108 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 50 L |
