1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4

To start off, both 1999 Alpina B 12 and 1999 Morgan Plus 4 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Alpina B 12 1999 Morgan Plus 4
Make Alpina Morgan
Model B 12 Plus 4
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe 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 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 920 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 3900 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2500 mm


 

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