1991 BMW M12 vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1989 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | M12 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
