1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1969 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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alpina | Morris |
Model | B 12 | Minor |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 81 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2190 mm |