2008 BMW 650 vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 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 313 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1965 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 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 650 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
