1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 1987 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1987 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 110 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Morgan Plus 4. (120 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 110.
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:
1973 Alpine A 110 | 1987 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 110 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |