1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 1600 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1960 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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 1600 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
