1956 BMW 501 vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2004 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, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 501 | 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |