1992 BMW 850 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1970 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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 850 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
