2009 BMW 740 vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1990 Morgan Plus 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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. 2009 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1990 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 740 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
