1985 BMW M6 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1958 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW M6 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | M6 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |