1979 BMW 728 vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2004 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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 728 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
