1995 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Morgan 44
To start off, 2006 Morgan 44 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 318 would be higher. Both 1995 BMW 318 and 2006 Morgan 44 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2006 Morgan 44.
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, 1995 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 2006 Morgan 44 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | 44 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |