1987 BMW 324 vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 324 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 1 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 324 | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 324 | 4 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |