1999 BMW 323 vs. 1971 Morgan 4

To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 797 kg more than 1971 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morgan 4. 1999 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1971 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1971 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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