1951 BMW 340 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1981 Morgan 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 BMW 340 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 340 | 4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |