1976 BMW 630 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1958 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 630 | Minor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2190 mm |