1985 BMW 324 vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 324 | 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4020 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 |