1995 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 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 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |