2007 BMW 335 vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 678 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 335 | 4 Plus 2100 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |