1996 BMW 840 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 25 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 760 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 840 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 250 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 | 1890 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 |