2007 BMW 325 vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 42 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 390 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 325 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
