1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 50 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 990 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Morgan | BMW |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | 6 series |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2855 mm |