1996 BMW 540 vs. 1956 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1956 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 761 kg more than 1956 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.
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1996 BMW 540 | 1956 Morris Cowley | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 540 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1054 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |