1992 BMW 850 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford.
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 850 (447 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 850 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
