1971 BMW Touring vs. 1973 Morris 1800
To start off, 1973 Morris 1800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Morris 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Morris 1800 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Morris 1800 (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Morris 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1973 Morris 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | Touring | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
