2007 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1989 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1989 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1989 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 330 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
