1958 BMW 600 vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Morgan 4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1974 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 600 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2450 mm |
