1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Morgan 4 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 1993 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Morgan |
| Model | A 310 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
