1959 BMW 507 vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1959 BMW 507 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1958 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 507 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |