1957 BMW 503 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1957 BMW 503 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 503 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1948 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, 1957 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 503 | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 503 | Six |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
