1992 BMW 540 vs. 1951 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1951 Morgan Plus 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 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 540 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |