2007 BMW 130 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley.
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 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 130 | Cowley |
Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |