2008 BMW 650 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1956 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 650 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2190 mm |
