1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 509 kg more than 1967 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 2800 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |