2003 BMW 520 vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 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 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 520 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |