2006 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, both 2006 BMW 320 and 2006 Morgan Plus 8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2006 Morgan Plus 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, 2006 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan Plus 8. (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan Plus 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 320 | 2006 Morgan Plus 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 320 | Plus 8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
