2004 BMW 316 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Morgan 4 would be higher. Both 2004 BMW 316 and 1996 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1996 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 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 316 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 316 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
