2006 BMW M6 vs. 1984 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1984 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1984 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1984 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | M6 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2450 mm |
