1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor.
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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1957 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alpina | Morris |
Model | B 10 | Minor |
Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 66 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |