1980 BMW M1 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 331 kg more than 1954 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M1 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | M1 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |