1992 BMW 740 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1958 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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 740 | Minor |
Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |