1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1956 Morris Isis
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Isis weights approximately 357 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602. 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, 1956 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1602 | 1956 Morris Isis | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 1602 | Isis |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |