1989 BMW 750 vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1960 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 BMW 750 | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 750 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |