1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor 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 48 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alpine | Morris |
| Model | A 110 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 52 L |
