2005 Morgan 44 vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2005 Morgan 44 and 2005 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
Because 2005 Morgan 44 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Morgan 44. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot 307 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | 44 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1790 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
