2008 BMW 118 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. 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, 2008 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 118 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
