2006 BMW 730 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1990 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1990 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1990 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 730 | 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |