1959 BMW 700 vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4

To start off, 1959 BMW 700 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.

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