1977 BMW 728 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 469 kg more than 1956 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 728 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |