2004 BMW 120 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 44 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 120 (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 705 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, 2004 BMW 120 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 120 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
