1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor.
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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alpine | Morris |
Model | A 110 | Minor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2190 mm |