2005 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, both 2005 BMW 740 and 2005 Morgan 44 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 915 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan 44 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 740 | 44 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
