2008 BMW 316 vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Roadster would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Roadster (224 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Roadster should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
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, 2005 Morgan Roadster (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 316 | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 316 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
