2000 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1998 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 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 330 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 330 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
