2001 BMW M vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 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 M (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | M | 4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
