2009 BMW 116 vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 116 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |