2005 BMW 330 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1955 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 330 (420 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 330 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |