2005 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 627 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 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, 2005 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1955 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2440 mm |