1997 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1997 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, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | Plus 4 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
