1953 Morris Six vs. 2006 BMW 535
To start off, 2006 BMW 535 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 535 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1953 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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Six | 2006 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Six | 535 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
