1996 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 652 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1996 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | M3 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
