1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1999 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Morgan 4.
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, 1999 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1999 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 1502 | 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |