2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Morgan Aero 8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 320 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan Aero 8. (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan Aero 8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 330 | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |