1959 BMW 507 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 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 63 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1981 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 507 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 660 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 |