1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1963 BMW 1800 and 1963 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1963 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 1800 | Minor |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |