2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 54 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 950 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alpina | Morris |
| Model | B3 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
