2006 BMW 130 vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4.
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, 2006 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4. 2006 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2000 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2000 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 130 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
