1980 BMW 316 vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1980 BMW 316 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 316 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 56 kg more than 1980 BMW 316.
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, 1980 BMW 316 (124 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1980 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 316 | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 316 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |