1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1987 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Morgan |
Model | A 310 | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |