1988 BMW M6 vs. 1991 Morgan 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1991 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1991 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M6 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1991 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 M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M6 | 1991 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | M6 | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |