2001 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2001 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 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 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | 4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |