2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1981 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Morgan |
| Model | B 10 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
