1989 BMW 750 vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1966 Morris Minor. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 1966 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 750 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |
