1956 BMW 503 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Morris Oxford is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 503 (138 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1971 Morris Oxford. 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, 1956 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 503 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 503 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
