2006 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 525 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1622 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |