1978 BMW 628 vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 628 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 73 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2000 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 628 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
