2008 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 807 kg more than 1955 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1955 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 525 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2088 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |