1982 BMW 628 vs. 2005 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 628 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (321 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1982 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 628 weights approximately 338 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 628 | 2005 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 628 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
