1998 BMW 318 vs. 1952 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1952 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, 1998 BMW 318 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1952 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 318 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
