2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 768 kg more than 2003 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alpina | Morgan |
Model | B 10 | 4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |