1996 BMW 730 vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 921 kg more than 1963 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 730 | 1963 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 730 | Minor |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 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 | 1746 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |