1986 BMW 316 vs. 1971 Morgan 4
To start off, 1986 BMW 316 is newer by 15 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 316 (86 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 316 weights approximately 410 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, 1971 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 316 | 1971 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 316 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 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 |
