2005 BMW 330 vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 650 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 330 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
