2004 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1951 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, 2004 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 320 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |