1994 BMW 854 vs. 2005 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Plus 8 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 854 | Plus 8 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |