2005 BMW 745 vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1957 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 745 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 825 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
