1994 BMW 854 vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 826 kg more than 1954 Morris Cowley. 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. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1954 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1954 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 854 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1994 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1054 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |