2008 BMW 525 vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor.
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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1950 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 525 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 918 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |
