2005 BMW 520 vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1989 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1989 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 520 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 520 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 520 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
