1972 BMW 520 vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1965 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, 1972 BMW 520 (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 520 | Minor |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |