1959 BMW 600 vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Morris Oxford is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 580 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, 1963 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 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 | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 600 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2560 mm |
