1994 BMW 854 vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 37 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 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 288 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 1055 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 854 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 825 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 |
