2009 BMW 125 vs. 1984 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1984 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1984 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1984 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, 2009 BMW 125 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Morgan 4. 2009 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 1984 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1984 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1984 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 125 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
