2009 BMW 523 vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1948 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 523 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2190 mm |
