1999 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 646 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 730 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 730 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
