1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (136 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 116 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
