2006 BMW 330 vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1958 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, 2006 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 330 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
