1996 BMW 332 vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1985 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1985 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 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 332 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 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 |
