1974 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 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 1989 Morgan 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | Touring | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
