1985 Morgan 4 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1985 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1985 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, 2012 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Morgan 4 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | 4 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
