2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2004 Alpina Roadster is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina Roadster (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 795 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 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, 2004 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina Roadster | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Morgan |
| Model | Roadster | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
