2005 BMW 750 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1958 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 750 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
