1986 BMW 735 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1988 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 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 735 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
