1995 BMW 318 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1956 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, 1995 BMW 318 (168 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 318 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |