1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1954 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alpine | Morris |
Model | A 310 | Minor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2190 mm |