1975 BMW 315 vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 23 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, 1975 BMW 315 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 315 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 210 kg more than 1975 BMW 315.
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, 1952 Morris Six (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1952 Morris Six | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 315 | Six |
Year Released | 1975 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |