1990 BMW 316 vs. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus

To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.

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, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.

Compare all specifications:

1990 BMW 316 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
Make BMW Morgan
Model 316 Plus 4 Plus
Year Released 1990 1966
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 2138 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3350 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 825 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 3870 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2450 mm


 

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