1952 Morris Oxford vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1952 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 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 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Oxford | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Oxford | 750 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 82 L |
