2006 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (321 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 498 kg more than 2005 Morgan Aero 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, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Aero 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2005 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 530 | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |