2008 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 5 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 54 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 538 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, 2008 BMW 330 (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan Aero 8. (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan Aero 8. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2003 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 330 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 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 |
