1990 BMW 518 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1998 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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 518 | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |