1976 BMW 630 vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 331 kg more than 1957 Morris Cowley. 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 630 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |