2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Morgan 44
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Morgan 44 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Morgan 44 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 325 | 44 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |