1979 Morgan 4 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2010 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Morgan 4 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | 4 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2770 mm |
