2008 BMW 118 vs. 1996 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Morgan Plus 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, 2008 BMW 118 (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. 2008 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1996 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 118 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |