2005 BMW 320 vs. 2002 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2002 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 320 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
