2007 BMW 523 vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1992 Morgan 4. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1992 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1992 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 523 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
