1978 BMW M1 vs. 1991 Morgan 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1991 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1991 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1991 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 M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1991 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | M1 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 50 L |
