2005 BMW 730 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 999 kg more than 1955 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 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 730 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 22 L |
