1996 BMW 318 vs. 1986 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 BMW 318 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1986 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 318 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1986 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, 1996 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 318 | 1986 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |