1986 BMW Z1 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1986 BMW Z1 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 226 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
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, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW Z1 | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | Z1 | Six |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |
