1998 BMW 318 vs. 1992 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1992 Morgan Plus 4.
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 (180 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1992 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |