2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Morgan |
| Model | B3 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
