2000 BMW 325 vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1997 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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 325 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
