2004 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Morgan 44
To start off, 2007 Morgan 44 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Morgan 44. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2007 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 525 (237 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan 44. (160 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2007 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 525 | 44 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
