2005 BMW 520 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1948 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, 2005 BMW 520 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 520 | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 520 | Six |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
