2006 BMW 525 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4.
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 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 525 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
