2002 BMW 320 vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1958 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, 2002 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 320 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2450 mm |
