2009 BMW 120 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley 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 (168 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1958 Morris Cowley. 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 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 120 | Cowley |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |