2008 BMW 116 vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 BMW 116.
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, 1958 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 1958 Morris Isis | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 116 | Isis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
