1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 Morris Minor. 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, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alpine | Morris |
| Model | A 310 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
