2005 Morgan 4 vs. 2005 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2005 Morgan 4 and 2005 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW Z4 (184 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW Z4 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 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 Z4 (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4. 2005 BMW Z4 has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 2005 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | 4 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
