2005 BMW 530 vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 530 | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
