1959 BMW 503 vs. 1997 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1997 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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 503 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |