2007 BMW M vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4.
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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | M | 4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |