2007 BMW 645 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP) has 268 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1961 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 645 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 645 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |