1968 Morgan 4 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 870 kg more than 1968 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 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morgan 4 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | 4 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
