1972 BMW 520 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 12 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 550 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, 1972 BMW 520 (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 520 | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |