1993 BMW 840 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 860 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 840 | 4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |