2003 BMW 320 vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2003 BMW 320 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1957 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, 2003 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 320 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |