1975 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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 320 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 320 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |