1962 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1962 Alpine A 110 and 1962 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Morgan 4 (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morgan 4 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alpine A 110 | 1962 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 110 | 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2450 mm |