1959 Morgan 4 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 54 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 875 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan 4 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Morgan | BMW |
Model | 4 | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |