1998 BMW 740 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1998 BMW 740 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 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 174 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 998 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 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 740 | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |