2007 BMW 116 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1956 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, 2007 BMW 116 (150 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 116 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |