1978 BMW 628 vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 25 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford.
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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 628 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
