1978 BMW 725 vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 2004 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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 725 | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 725 | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |