2008 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 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 695 kg more than 1970 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 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1970 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 525 | Minor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |