2005 BMW 330 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1990 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 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1990 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1990 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 330 | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |