1951 Morris Minor vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1951 Morris Minor. 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 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Morris Minor | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Morris | BMW |
Model | Minor | 330 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2730 mm |