1971 Morgan 4 vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1971 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, 2007 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morgan 4. 2007 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1971 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1971 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morgan 4 | 2007 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | 4 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
