1996 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1969 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, 1996 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 316 | Minor |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |