1977 BMW 520 vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1961 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, 1977 BMW 520 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 520 | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |