2001 BMW 318 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1960 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4. 2001 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1960 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1960 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | 4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |