1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 732 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 5.8 | Minor |
Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 54 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |