2007 BMW 320 vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 320 | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
