1952 Morris Six vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1952 Morris Six. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Six | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Six | 120 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
