2006 Morgan Aero vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Morgan Aero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Morgan Aero would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 865 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero.
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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan Aero. (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan Aero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan Aero | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Morgan | BMW |
| Model | Aero | 730 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
