1986 BMW 325 vs. 1969 Morgan 4
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1969 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, 1986 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1969 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 325 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 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 |
