2005 BMW 330 vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 BMW 330 (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1966 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 330 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
