2006 Morgan 44 vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, both 2006 Morgan 44 and 2006 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 805 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 320 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44. 2006 BMW 320 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 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan 44 | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | 44 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
