2008 BMW 735 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1954 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 735 | Minor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 801 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 30 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2190 mm |