1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1984 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 344 kg more than 1966 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:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1984 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 110 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |