1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW Z1 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 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 Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | Z1 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
