2006 BMW 730 vs. 2006 Morgan 44
To start off, both 2006 BMW 730 and 2006 Morgan 44 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 940 kg more than 2006 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2006 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2006 Morgan 44 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 2006 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 730 | 44 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1796 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 | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
