1981 BMW 628 vs. 1996 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 628 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1996 Morgan Plus 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, 1981 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 628 | 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 628 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |