1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Morgan 4 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 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:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 110 | 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 825 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 |