1964 BMW 700 vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 1964 BMW 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1964 BMW 700. 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, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 700 | 4 Plus 2100 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2440 mm |
