2007 BMW 523 vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. 2007 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1960 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 523 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |