1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1993 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alpina | Morgan |
Model | B 10 | 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 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 | 1690 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |