1981 BMW 518 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1981 BMW 518 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 518 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1949 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, 1981 BMW 518 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 518 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 518 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
