1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Morris Oxford is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 1,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 8V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 137 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V.
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, 1952 Fiat 8V (145 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1952 Fiat 8V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 8V | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 8V | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
