1990 BMW 730 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. 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, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 730 | Six |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| 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 | 1600 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
