2009 BMW 523 vs. 1972 Morgan 4

To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1972 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4. 2009 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1972 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1972 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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