2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1960 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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | Z4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
