1984 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Morgan 4
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 318 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1971 Morgan 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, 1984 BMW 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1971 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 660 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 |