1986 BMW 735 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 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 107 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2005 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 735 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
