2009 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 44 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 2009 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 320 | 44 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |