1962 Morris Minor vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor.
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 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Morris Minor | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Morris | BMW |
Model | Minor | 530 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |