1959 Morgan 4 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 52 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4. 2011 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1959 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan 4 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Morgan | BMW |
Model | 4 | 530 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2968 mm |