2002 BMW 332 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 431 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 1950 Morris Six | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 332 | Six |
Year Released | 2002 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |