1948 Morris Oxford vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 26 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 1,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 Seat 131.
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, 1974 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Oxford | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | Morris | Seat |
Model | Oxford | 131 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1474 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |