1984 BMW M6 vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1955 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 M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | M6 | 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |