1951 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2005 BMW 320
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 758 kg more than 1951 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, 2005 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. 2005 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1951 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1951 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | 2005 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | Plus 4 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
