2008 BMW 323 vs. 2005 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Plus 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Plus 8 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 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, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (305 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 323 | 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 323 | Plus 8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3945 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |