1968 Morris Minor vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 will offer significantly more control. 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morris Minor | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Minor | 650 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
