2002 BMW 330 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1961 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 330 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |