2004 BMW 316 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 316 would be higher. Both 2004 BMW 316 and 2005 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 113 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 316 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 316 | 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
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 | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 160 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 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |