1975 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1990 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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 320 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
