1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Turbo weights approximately 222 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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 Turbo (177 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (152 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | Turbo | 4 Plus 2100 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
