1994 Morgan 4 vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 135 weights approximately 690 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, 2010 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Morgan 4 | 2010 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | 4 | 135 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
