2009 BMW 120 vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1948 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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 120 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 40 L |