1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Morgan 4
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1969 Morgan 4. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 310 | 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |