2006 BMW 320 vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1961 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, 2006 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 320 | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 320 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
