2005 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1955 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1955 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1955 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 525 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
