1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis.
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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1957 Morris Isis | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | Pickster | Isis |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
