1953 Morris Minor vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1953 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Minor | M5 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2888 mm |
