1986 BMW 730 vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (181 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1963 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, 1986 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 730 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |