1990 BMW 316 vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 316 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |