1978 BMW 520 vs. 1947 Morris Ten Four
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 734 kg more than 1947 Morris Ten Four.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 520 | 1947 Morris Ten Four | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 520 | Ten Four |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1947 |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1140 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |
