1981 BMW 745 vs. 1956 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1956 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1956 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. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1956 Morris Cowley | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 745 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1054 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |