1956 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2009 BMW 520
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 520 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 823 kg more than 1956 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, 2009 BMW 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. 2009 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1956 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morgan Plus 4 | 2009 BMW 520 | |
Make | Morgan | BMW |
Model | Plus 4 | 520 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2087 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |