1990 BMW 730 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley 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) has 128 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1958 Morris Cowley. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 730 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 730 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |