2006 BMW 530 vs. 1968 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1968 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1968 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 530 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1622 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
