2005 BMW 748 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1953 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 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 748 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2190 mm |
