1957 BMW 600 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1957 BMW 600 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 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 674 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1948 Morris Six (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1948 Morris Six | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 600 | Six |
Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2800 mm |