2007 BMW 130 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1949 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 130 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
