2006 BMW 545 vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1978 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1978 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 545 | 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |