2007 BMW 120 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1948 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1948 Morris Six | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 120 | Six |
Year Released | 2007 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |