2005 BMW 318 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2003 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, 2005 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |