1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 244 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1948 Morris Six | |
Make | Alpine | Morris |
Model | A 310 | Six |
Year Released | 1979 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |