1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1960 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 110 | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2450 mm |