1972 BMW 520 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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, 1972 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 520 | Six |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
