2006 BMW 530 vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor.
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 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1964 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 530 | Minor |
Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |