2006 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. (282 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. 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 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan Aero 8 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | Aero 8 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
