1949 Morris Oxford vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1949 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Oxford | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Oxford | X5 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |
