1988 BMW M5 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 BMW M5 is newer by 7 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 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M5 (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 1073 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, 1988 BMW M5 (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M5 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | M5 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3533 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
