2009 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 955 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 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 330 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
