2006 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 1005 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 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 730 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 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 | 1975 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
