1957 Morris Minor vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1957 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, 2011 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Minor | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Morris | BMW |
Model | Minor | 125 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |