1991 BMW 518 vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 518 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1957 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, 1991 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 1957 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 518 | Minor |
Year Released | 1991 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |