1971 BMW Touring vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Cowley weights approximately 24 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | Touring | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
