1995 BMW 330 vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1951 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1951 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 330 | Minor |
Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |