1954 BMW 502 vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1999 Morgan Plus 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 502 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
