1957 BMW 600 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1957 BMW 600 is newer by 2 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 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Minor (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 212 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, 1955 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 600 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2190 mm |
