2005 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (113 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1963 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 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 318 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
