2008 BMW 530 vs. 1967 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1967 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, 2008 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1967 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 530 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 124 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |