2008 BMW 120 vs. 2006 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 2 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, 2006 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2006 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 120 | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |