1949 Morris Oxford vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 32 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 140 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Oxford | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Oxford | Laurel |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |