2007 BMW 523 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1949 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 523 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
