2009 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Morgan Plus 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Morgan Plus 8 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Morgan Plus 8. (187 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan Plus 8. (306 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan Plus 8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2006 Morgan Plus 8 | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 330 | Plus 8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3946 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 306 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 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 Length | 4530 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |