2006 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1973 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morgan 4. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1973 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1973 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1973 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 530 | 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2450 mm |