2009 BMW 325 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1996 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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 325 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
