2003 BMW M3 vs. 2003 Morgan 4

To start off, both 2003 BMW M3 and 2003 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW M3 weights approximately 562 kg more than 2003 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 M3 (300 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4.

Compare all specifications:

2003 BMW M3 2003 Morgan 4
Make BMW Morgan
Model M3 4
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 240 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 80.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.8 mm 88 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1442 kg 880 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 50 L


 

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