2006 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 1 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), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 735 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, 2006 BMW 330 (301 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 330 | 44 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
