1996 BMW 540 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1988 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 540 | 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |