2007 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Morgan 4
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1977 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1977 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1977 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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1977 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 530 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
