1998 BMW 740 vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1982 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1982 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 1143 kg more than 1982 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 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 740 | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2450 mm |