1992 BMW 850 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 21 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 850 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 122 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |