1951 Morris Oxford vs. 1980 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1980 Subaru Leone is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Subaru Leone (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 180 kg more than 1980 Subaru Leone.
Because 1951 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Subaru Leone (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morris Oxford | 1980 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Morris | Subaru |
| Model | Oxford | Leone |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1475 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
