2009 BMW M3 vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1953 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 M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | M3 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
