1975 BMW 520 vs. 1975 Morris 1800
To start off, both 1975 BMW 520 and 1975 Morris 1800 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Morris 1800. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 Morris 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Morris 1800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris 1800. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 520 | 1975 Morris 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 520 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
