1971 BMW Touring vs. 1950 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 268 kg more than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | Touring | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |