1992 BMW 520 vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 608 kg more than 2001 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 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 520 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
