1971 BMW Touring vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 205 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | Touring | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
