2007 BMW 330 vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1982 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1982 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1982 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 330 | 4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |