2008 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 818 kg more than 1959 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 530 | Minor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 948 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 36 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |