1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Oxford weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602.
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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 1602 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
