1972 Morgan 4 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1972 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, 2012 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1972 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1972 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Morgan 4 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | 4 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2968 mm |
