2009 BMW 120 vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1951 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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1951 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 120 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
