1992 BMW 320 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1981 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, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 320 | 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |