1977 BMW 728 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 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) has 110 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1971 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 728 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
