1998 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Morgan 4

To start off, both 1998 BMW 730 and 1998 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1998 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.

Compare all specifications:

1998 BMW 730 1998 Morgan 4
Make BMW Morgan
Model 730 4
Year Released 1998 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2793 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 80.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1745 kg 880 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 50 L


 

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