1959 Morris Minor vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1959 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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Minor | 135 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2659 mm |
