1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1970 Morris Minor

To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Morris Minor. 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alpine V6 1970 Morris Minor
Make Alpine Morris
Model V6 Minor
Year Released 1990 1970
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2458 cc 1098 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 2250 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1210 kg 800 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2190 mm


 

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