2004 Morgan 4 vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, both 2004 Morgan 4 and 2004 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (174 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2004 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 320 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4. 2004 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2004 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2004 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Morgan 4 | 2004 BMW 320 | |
Make | Morgan | BMW |
Model | 4 | 320 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |