1977 BMW 528 vs. 2002 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 416 kg more than 2002 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 528 | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |