2007 BMW 335 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 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 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP) has 249 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1958 Morris Cowley. 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 335 | 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 | 302 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |