1960 BMW 700 vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1960 BMW 700 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Oxford weights approximately 425 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 BMW 700 | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 700 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2470 mm |