1994 BMW 518 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 518 weights approximately 280 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, both vehicles can yield 161 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 518 | 4 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
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 | 1160 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |