1955 Morris Minor vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 506 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 1488 kg more than 1955 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 684 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Minor | 2012 BMW 760 | |
Make | Morris | BMW |
Model | Minor | 760 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 82 L |