2008 BMW 120 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 563 kg more than 1955 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 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor. 2008 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1955 Morris Minor has manual transmission. 1955 Morris Minor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 120 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |
