1999 BMW 540 vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 540 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 170 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 540 weights approximately 891 kg more than 2001 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 540 | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 540 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
