2006 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1965 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, 2006 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 730 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 238 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 | 1975 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
