1993 BMW 316 vs. 1967 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1967 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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1967 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 316 | 4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |