1998 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1998 Morgan Plus 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, 2010 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | Plus 4 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
