1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1978 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 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, 1973 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Morgan |
| Model | A 310 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
