2005 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Morgan Aero
To start off, 2006 Morgan Aero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 785 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero.
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, 2006 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2006 Morgan Aero | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 740 | Aero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
