1999 BMW 323 vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 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 1978 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1978 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1978 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 323 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
