1982 BMW 318 vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 318 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 318 | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |