2004 BMW 120 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 34 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 120 (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 675 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, 2004 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 120 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
