1973 BMW 525 vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1959 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 525 | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 650 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 |