1960 Morris Minor vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 52 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 1023 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, 2012 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Minor | 335 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 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 | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
