1974 BMW Touring vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 205 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | Touring | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
