1989 BMW 850 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 850 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |