1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1991 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1991 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1991 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1991 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1991 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Morgan |
| Model | B 10 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
