1959 BMW 600 vs. 1951 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1959 BMW 600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1959 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, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 600 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2440 mm |