1998 BMW 320 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1993 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, 1998 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 320 | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |