1996 BMW 840 vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1987 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 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 840 | 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |