1957 BMW 501 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1957 BMW 501 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 501 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1951 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, 1957 BMW 501 (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 501 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 501 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |