1958 Morris Isis vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 500 kg more than 1958 Morris Isis. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Isis | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Isis | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
