1995 BMW 528 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 41 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1954 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 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 528 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |
