1990 BMW 316 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 42 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, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 144 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1948 Morris Six | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 316 | Six |
Year Released | 1990 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 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 |