1961 BMW 501 vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1961 BMW 501 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 501 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 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, 1961 BMW 501 (182 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm). This means 1961 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 BMW 501 | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 501 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 182 Nm | 165 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |