1972 BMW Touring vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 190 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Morris Six (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1952 Morris Six | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | Touring | Six |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
