2003 BMW 318 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1960 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, 2003 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |