2007 BMW 335 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1954 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 335 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
