1992 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2005 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 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 740 | 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |