2004 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 355 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, 2004 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 325 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 325 | 44 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |