1984 BMW 316 vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1985 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, 1984 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1985 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1985 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 316 | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 316 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
