2008 BMW 116 vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 116 | 4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |