1994 BMW 840 vs. 1994 Morgan 4

To start off, both 1994 BMW 840 and 1994 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 858 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.

Compare all specifications:

1994 BMW 840 1994 Morgan 4
Make BMW Morgan
Model 840 4
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 160 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 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 882 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 50 L


 

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