2006 BMW 545 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford

To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 55 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 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1951 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 545 1951 Morris Oxford
Make BMW Morris
Model 545 Oxford
Year Released 2006 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 1475 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 40 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 1800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 40 L