2006 BMW 325 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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 325 (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 325 | Six |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
