2009 BMW 320 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 60 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 320 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, 2009 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 320 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
