1973 BMW 3 vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1962 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 3 | Minor |
Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |