1978 BMW 628 vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4.
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 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 628 | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 628 | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |