1987 BMW 324 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1981 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 324 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 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 |
