1959 BMW 507 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 BMW 507 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1958 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 507 | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |