2001 BMW 735 vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1964 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, 2001 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 2001 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 735 | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 735 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |