2009 BMW 135 vs. 1970 Morgan 4

To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1970 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 135 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 1970 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1970 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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