1981 BMW 725 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1981 BMW 725 and 1981 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 725 | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |