1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1963 Alpine A 110 is newer by 8 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 187 kg more than 1963 Alpine A 110.
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:
| 1963 Alpine A 110 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alpine | Morris |
| Model | A 110 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 22 L |
