1977 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Morgan Aero
To start off, 2006 Morgan Aero is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 320 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero.
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, 2006 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 320 | 2006 Morgan Aero | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 320 | Aero |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
