2009 BMW 335 vs. 1984 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1984 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1984 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 775 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1984 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 335 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
