1977 BMW 728 vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1957 Morris Isis. 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1957 Morris Isis | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 728 | Isis |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |