2002 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 708 kg more than 1955 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 318 | Minor |
Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 22 L |