2001 BMW 318 vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 4 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 470 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | 4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |