1960 Morris Minor vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1960 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Morris Minor | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Morris | BMW |
Model | Minor | 550 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2969 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |