2005 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 783 kg more than 1954 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1954 Morris Minor has manual transmission. 1954 Morris Minor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 525 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |
