1998 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2004 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 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 330 | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |