1988 BMW 535 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1993 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, 1988 BMW 535 (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 535 | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |