1975 BMW 320 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1956 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, 1975 BMW 320 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 320 | Minor |
Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |