1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | Touring | 44 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
