1997 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1997 BMW 318 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 318 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1968 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, 1997 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 318 | 1968 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 318 | Minor |
Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |