1975 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 520 | 44 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |