1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 BMW 2800 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1955 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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 2800 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |
