2006 BMW 645 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 930 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4. 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4. 2006 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 645 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
