1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Morgan | BMW |
Model | 4 Plus 2100 | 535 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2969 mm |