1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1991 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpina B 10 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 580 kg more than 1991 Morgan Plus 4.
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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1991 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alpina | Morgan |
Model | B 10 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |