1976 BMW 633 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1960 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 633 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
