1990 BMW M3 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1956 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | M3 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |
