2009 BMW 335 vs. 1953 Morris Six
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1953 Morris Six. 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1953 Morris Six | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 335 | Six |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
