1972 BMW 3 vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1948 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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 3 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1972 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |