1993 BMW 840 vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1967 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1967 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 840 | Minor |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |