1995 BMW 317 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,665 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 317 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 317 (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 317 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 317 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1960 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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 317 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 317 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
