2005 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Morgan 4

To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1977 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1977 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1977 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 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Morgan 4. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1977 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1977 Morgan 4 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.

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