1953 Morris Six vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 59 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), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Six | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Morris | BMW |
Model | Six | 530 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
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 | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |