1992 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1998 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 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 730 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 730 | 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |