1956 Morris Minor vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 783 kg more than 1956 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, 2009 BMW 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 2009 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Minor | 630 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2790 mm |
