2005 Morgan 44 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 44 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 545 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, 2010 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | 44 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1790 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
