2002 BMW 332 vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor 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 291 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 827 kg more than 1964 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 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 1964 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 332 | Minor |
Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |