2007 BMW M vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | M | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
