1959 BMW 600 vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 BMW 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 536 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1958 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 600 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2470 mm |