1990 BMW 518 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 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), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 113 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4.
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 2005 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 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 518 | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
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 | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 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 | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |