2009 BMW 135 vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 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 190 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 645 kg more than 2001 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 2001 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2001 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 135 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
