1978 BMW 520 vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 520 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1994 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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 520 | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |