1959 Morgan 4 vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1963 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 850 kg more than 1959 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, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan 4 | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Morgan | BMW |
Model | 4 | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |