2000 BMW 330 vs. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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 330 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 330 | 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 330 | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
