2007 BMW 130 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford

To start off, 2007 BMW 130 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 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 214 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1956 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) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 130 1956 Morris Oxford
Make BMW Morris
Model 130 Oxford
Year Released 2007 1956
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 1489 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 266 HP 52 HP
Engine RPM 6650 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 106 Nm
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 88.9 mm
Top Speed 250 km/hour 119 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2470 mm


 

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