2007 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 523 kg more than 2003 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 330 | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |