1984 BMW 318 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 BMW 318.
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, 1984 BMW 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 318 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1145 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 | 55 L | 45 L |