1987 Morgan 4 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 501 kg more than 1987 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, 2011 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Morgan 4 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | 4 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
