2008 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Plus 8 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Plus 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 | 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | 330 | Plus 8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6 seconds |
| 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 | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
