1992 BMW 530 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1992 BMW 530 is newer by 38 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 530 weights approximately 481 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, 1992 BMW 530 (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 530 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 530 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
