1987 BMW 320 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 39 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 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 6 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 320 | Six |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
