1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1953 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alpine | Morris |
| Model | A 310 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 790 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 |
