1999 BMW 328 vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1999 BMW 328 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 328 (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 328 weights approximately 692 kg more than 1950 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, 1999 BMW 328 (279 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 328 | 1950 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 328 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
