2008 BMW 745 vs. 1994 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2008 BMW 745 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1994 Morgan Plus 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, 2008 BMW 745 (701 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. 2008 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1994 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1994 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 745 | 1994 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 745 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
