1999 BMW 540 vs. 1959 Morgan 4

To start off, 1999 BMW 540 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 540 weights approximately 1121 kg more than 1959 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 540 (439 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.

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